Former England striker reveals he underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from face

Fowler confirmed he had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma but reassured supporters that the condition was detected in its early stages.

He wrote: "Before and After been a few people lately saying the same thing, go and get those blemishes/spots checked, basal cell carcinoma.

The former striker added: "Caught early thankfully so all good just need to get a club now."

The ex-Liverpool star urged others to have any suspicious marks examined by medical professionals.

Throughout his Premier League career, Fowler established himself as one of the most lethal finishers in English football.

He has accumulated 163 goals in the top flight.

His remarkable speed in front of goal was demonstrated when he netted three times against Arsenal in just four minutes and 33 seconds.

The record has stood as the division's second-fastest hat-trick for two decades.

The forward's talents were recognised with back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year honours in 1995 and 1996.

This achievement placed him in elite company.

Only Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney have also claimed the award in consecutive seasons.

At the international level, Fowler earned 26 caps for England.

He found the net seven times for his country.

Fowler frequently faced stiff competition for a starting place from the likes of Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Ian Wright and Michael Owen.

Following his retirement from playing in 2012, the former Leeds forward transitioned into management.

His most recent position was at Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah before departing in 2023.

Born in Toxteth in 1975, Fowler originally went by Robert Ryder, using his mother's surname, and grew up supporting Everton before eventually starring for their Merseyside rivals.

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